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Accessory
Touchscreen Controller for OmniTest Materials Testers
432-846
The Touchscreen Controller has been designed for use with the OmniTest range of Materials Testers as an alternative to a desktop or laptop PC. It provides full PC capability, operating with an embedded version of Windows 10, specifically optimised for and…
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Case study
Thermoformed plastic packaging hinge tear and pop-lock engagement
Requirement
Par-Pak Europe Ltd manufacture thermoformed plastic containers and trays for packing, retail and distribution in the food industry.
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486-C
ANSI/UL (incorporated standard)
486A-B: wired connectors (standard for safety)
486C: splicing wire connectors
486D: sealed wire connector systems
104
Product
Muscle strength tester
Myometer
850-030
The Mecmesin Myometer is a highly accurate instrument suited to a wide range of muscle strength evaluations and ergonomic testing.
Developed in partnership with medical professionals, this dedicated instrument is able to perform more consistent fixed-…
105
Case study
Extraction testing of whisky stoppers
Requirement
To improve the quality and storage of their premium $1000 product, the R&D team at a leading Scottish whisky maker needed to optimise the design of their bottle stoppers.
106
Product
Touchscreen cap torque tester
VTG Tornado
876-123
The VTG Tornado touchscreen torque tester is portable and rated to IP54 for testing the applied and release torque of a diverse range of products.
Measures up to 10 N.m (90 lbf.in) to capture opening and closing torque of caps/closures intended to be…
107
Case study
Motorcycle switchgear actuation forces
Requirement
A leading German motorcycle manufacturer wanted to perform a series of tests to evaluate the actuation forces on its handlebar-mounted controls.
108
Accessory
Temperature Chamber Thermal Cabinet
Mec2700+SSR
A Thermal Cabinet for mounting on twin-column OmniTest Material Testing frames to allow for specimens to be tested in a temperature-controlled space from -80°C to +280°C. The chamber is Ideal for running tests conforming to plastics and rubber standards…
109
Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
110
Accessory
Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grip, Single-action, 200 N, pair, QC-20 fitting
Mec94
A pair of versatile Lightweight Pneumatic Plane Grips especially suitable for holding a variety of materials where the tensile force may be low but the material is sensitive to damage or slippage when clamped.
The adjustable screw-driven rod allows…
111
Case study
Screw retention force of building materials
Requirement
A leading manufacturer and distributor of metal building roofing systems for the construction industry wanted to ascertain the pull out force of screws fixed to building materials.
112
Case study
Construction safety netting certification testing
Requirement
IPS Safety Netting supplies and installs thousands of safety nets for the construction industry. The nets are used for arresting falls and for protection from falling debris.
113
Product
Cork extraction tester
CombiCork
PDV13177
The CombiCork is a purpose-built tester to reliably and objectively measure the release torque (and optionally the pull-out force) when extracting a cork from a sparkling wine or spirits bottle.
Its innovative bottle clamping design makes it quick and…
114
Product
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester
TruBurst
905-511
Pneumatic Bursting Strength Tester with TestWise™ software and a range of bursting strength and fatigue tests suitable for knitted textiles, medical textiles, non-wovens, paper and plastics.
Developed by our sister company, James Heal.
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Case study
Testing the strength of corrugated cardboard packaging
Requirement
Over the weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown confinement there has been a surge of home deliveries, with even e-commerce giants struggling to fulfil demands and hiring fleets of new workers. Hearing the knock at the door to receiv
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Case study
The effect of washing on textile elasticity
Requirement
Durham University is a world top 100 institution and the first ever to establish overseas campuses.
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Case study
Extruded Seal Deflection, Insertion and Extraction Forces
Requirement
Vintech Industries Inc. is a global Tier 2 supplier of thermoplastic extrusion components to the automotive and non-auto RV industry.
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Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BG100
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact…
119
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BD100
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 100mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
120
Accessory
Rubber jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BG
Rubber-faced Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having 1mm thick layer of nitrile rubber coating.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For fragile samples, which may get weakened by pinching at the contact-…
121
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 50 mm
Mec240g-BD
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 50mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…
122
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BP80
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 80mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
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Case study
Split mandrels for closure torque testing
Customised engineering example
Smooth surfaces of twist caps, used on bottles and jars, require enough gripping force to avoid slipping during a torque test but without creating distortion in the cap.
124
Accessory
Pyramid (serrated) jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 100 mm
Mec240g-BP100
Pyramid Jaws (30mm high x 100mm wide) - nickel-plated having a surface of hardened steel pyramids of 1.2mm tall.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip…
125
Accessory
Diamond coated jaws for Mec240g U-Form Vice Grip, 5 kN, 30 x 80 mm
Mec240g-BD80
Diamond Jaws (30mm x 80mm) - nickel-plated having clamping surface coated with synthetic diamonds.
Opening span = see datasheet for various spans according to the grip body selected.
For materials which need a “bite” to secure a good grip (e.g. soft…